Asian RestaurantKill Devil Hills
Obx Gyro
Late-night gyros and Mediterranean fare right on Croatan Highway
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Dining near Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Restaurants, cafes, and eateries near Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Dining on the Outer Banks
The Outer Banks has a dense strip of restaurants running the length of the northern beach towns — Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head — with the widest range of seafood, casual, and fine dining options concentrated around Nags Head and Kill Devil Hills. Expect longer waits and shorter off-season hours outside the summer months, as many restaurants here are seasonal businesses.
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Brewery & BarAvon
Oceanas Bistro
NC-12 bistro and full bar in Avon, open for breakfast on weekends and dinner all week
(2,180)
Cafe & BakeryOcracoke
Ocracoke Coffee Company
Coffee and baked goods in Ocracoke village, open early for the ferry crowd
(1,046)
SeafoodOcracoke
Ocracoke Oyster Company
Ocracoke's go-to spot for fresh oysters and seafood by Silver Lake Harbor
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SeafoodOcracoke
Ocracoke Seafood Company
Fresh local seafood sold straight off the boats in Ocracoke village
(134)
Brewery & Bar
Off the Wall Tap House
A laid-back brewery-and-bar stop near the Currituck Club, built for pub food and a beer list, not fine dining
(926)
Brewery & BarManteo
Old Tom's Beer, Wine, & Wares
Beer, wine, and a bar to drink it at, right in downtown Manteo
(22)
Cafe & BakeryBuxton
Orange Blossom Bakery & Cafe
Fresh-baked goods right on NC-12 in Buxton, minutes from the lighthouse
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Brewery & BarManteo
Ortega'z Southwestern Grill and Wine Bar
Southwestern cooking and a dedicated wine list among Manteo's seafood houses downtown
(763)
Cafe & BakeryDuck
Osprey Landing Sound Front Shops
Early-morning pastries and coffee steps from Duck's soundside boardwalk
(394)
SeafoodAvon
Outer Banks Boil Company
Cajun-style seafood boils on NC-12 in Avon, order-at-the-counter casual
(216)
Seafood
Outer Banks Boil Company Corolla
Cajun-style seafood boils, shrimp to crawfish, served straight from the bag in Corolla
(824)
Brewery & BarKill Devil Hills
Outer Banks Brewing Station
Craft beer, a full kitchen, and its own wind turbine on Croatan Highway in Kill Devil Hills
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Brewery & BarManteo
Outer Banks Distilling
A working distillery on Roanoke Island, open Tuesday through Saturday in Manteo
(131)
Cafe & BakeryNags Head
Outer Banks Olive, Wine Shop, Beer, Cigars
Wine, craft beer, olive oil, and cigars in one specialty shop on the Nags Head strip
(226)
Outer Banks Dining FAQ
Are Outer Banks restaurants open year-round?
Many are seasonal, especially further south toward Hatteras and Ocracoke — expect shorter hours or closures outside the summer season. The northern towns (Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head) have more year-round options.